Building the foundation for socio-economic mobility

Building the foundation for socio-economic mobility

Children in the southern province of Kien Giang’s Kien Binh commune can rejoice as one of Vietnam’s largest cement makers decided to sponsor the construction of a new school, thereby giving them and their families life-changing access to education.
Manufacturers taking the lead in the circular economy

Manufacturers taking the lead in the circular economy

With natural resources being consumed 50 per cent faster than they can be replaced, the circular economy has become the ultimate goal of all big corporations in recent years. As a result, INSEE Vietnam’s approach to green manufacturing is focusing on reducing the use of raw materials and self-production of energy in its products, with the potential to recycle or reuse back into the manufacturing process.
Fed interest rate hike does not affect VND

Fed interest rate hike does not affect VND

The Fed hiking interest rates last week for the fourth time this year was not a total surprise and the dong has weathered through with poise.
Credit growth adds up to 16 per cent in 11 months

Credit growth adds up to 16 per cent in 11 months

Credit growth has climbed to around 16 per cent by the end of November, possibly on track to meet the target of 17 per cent set for the entire year.
Banks are sluggish to list stocks

Banks are sluggish to list stocks

As 2018 is almost over, many local banks still have not shown any sign of listing on the Unlisted Public Company Market (UPCoM).
Banks in search for additional credit growth space

Banks in search for additional credit growth space

As many banks have reached their credit growth limit, they are seeking for additional space from the central bank to meet the year-end credit demand.